The following income eligibility guidelines are used in determining eligibility for free and reduced price meals or free milk for the nutrition assistance programs administered by TDA. Also included are income guidelines for determining eligibility for the food distribution program administered by TDA.

The following guidelines apply to the CACFP, NSLP, SBP and SFSP

Eligibility may be based on total income and size (i.e., number of household members) of a participant’s household. Children from households whose incomes are at or below the levels shown in the appropriate table are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. If any member of the household receives Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) benefits, children are eligible for free meals.

Adult day care participants whose household incomes are at or below the levels shown in the appropriate table are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. If any member of the household receives Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), TANF, SNAP or FDPIR benefits, adult participants are eligible for free meals.

Note: Be sure you use the correct income eligibility guidelines based on the time period.

Effective July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020

Household Size

Total Income

Annual

Monthly

Twice Per Month

Every Two Weeks

Weekly

No. of Household Members

Free

Reduced

Free

Reduced

Free

Reduced

Free

Reduced

Free

Reduced

1

$16,237

$23,107

$1,354

$1,926

$677

$963

$625

$889

$313

$445

2

$21,983

$31,284

$1,832

$2,607

$916

$1,304

$846

$1,204

$423

$602

3

$27,729

$39,461

$2,311

$3,289

$1,156

$1,645

$1,067

$1,518

$534

$759

4

$33,475

$47,638

$2,790

$3,970

$1,395

$1,985

$1,288

$1,833

$644

$917

5

$39,221

$55,815

$3,269

$4,652

$1,635

$2,326

$1,509

$2,147

$755

$1,074

6

$44,967

$63,992

$3,748

$5,333

$1,874

$2,667

$1,730

$2,462

$865

$1,231

7

$50,713

$72,169

$4,227

$6,015

$2,114

$3,008

$1,951

$2,776

$976

$1,388

8

$56,459

$80,346

$4,705

$6,696

$2,353

$3,348

$2,172

$3,091

$1,086

$1,546

For each additional family member, add

+$5,746

+$8,177

+$479

+$682

+$240

+$341

+$221

+$315

+$111

+$158

These guidelines are based on 130% (free) and 185% (reduced) of the federal poverty guidelines and are effective July 1, 2019– June 30, 2020.

Effective July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019

Household Size

Total Income

Annual

Monthly

Twice Per Month

Every Two Weeks

Weekly

No. of Household Members

Free

Reduced

Free

Reduced

Free

Reduced

Free

Reduced

Free

Reduced

1

$15,782

$22,459

$1,316

$1,872

$658

$936

$607

$864

$304

$432

2

$21,398

$30,451

$1,784

$2,538

$892

$1,269

$823

$1,172

$412

$586

3

$27,014

$38,443

$2,252

$3,204

$1,126

$1,602

$1,039

$1,479

$520

$740

4

$32,630

$46,435

$2,720

$3,870

$1,360

$1,935

$1,255

$1,786

$628

$893

5

$38,246

$54,427

$3,188

$4,536

$1,594

$2,268

$1,471

$2,094

$736

$1,047

6

$43,862

$62,419

$3,656

$5,202

$1,828

$2,601

$1,687

$2,401

$844

$1,201

7

$49,478

$70,411

$4,124

$5,868

$2,062

$2,934

$1,903

$2,709

$952

$1,355

8

$55,094

$78,403

$4,592

$6,534

$2,296

$3,267

$2,119

$3,016

$1,060

$1,508

For each additional family member, add

+$5,616

+$7,992

+$468

+$666

+$234

+$333

+$216

+$308

+$108

+$154

These guidelines are based on 130% (free) and 185% (reduced) of the federal poverty guidelines and are effective July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019.

The following guidelines apply to the SMP

Eligibility is based on total income and size (i.e., number of household members) of a participant’s household. Participants from households whose incomes are at or below the levels shown in the appropriate table, are eligible for free milk.Note: Be sure you use the correct income eligibility guidelines based on the time period.

Effective July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020

No. of Household Members

Total Income

Annual

Monthly

Twice Per Month

Every Two Weeks

Weekly

1

$16,237

$1,354

$677

$625

$313

2

$21,983

$1,832

$916

$846

$423

3

$27,729

$2,311

$1,156

$1,067

$534

4

$33,475

$2,790

$1,395

$1,288

$644

5

$39,221

$3,269

$1,635

$1,509

$755

6

$44,967

$3,748

$1,874

$1,730

$865

7

$50,713

$4,227

$2,114

$1,951

$976

8

$56,459

$4,705

$2,353

$2,172

$1,086

For each additional household member, add

+$5,746

+$479

+$240

+$221

+$111

These guidelines are based on 130% of the federal poverty guidelines and are effective July 1, 2019– June 30, 2020.

Effective July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019

No. of Household Members

Total Income

Annual

Monthly

Twice Per Month

Every Two Weeks

Weekly

1

$15,782

$1,316

$658

$607

$304

2

$21,398

$1,784

$892

$823

$412

3

$27,014

$2,252

$1,126

$1,039

$520

4

$32,630

$2,720

$1,360

$1,255

$628

5

$38,246

$3,188

$1,594

$1,471

$736

6

$43,862

$3,656

$1,828

$1,687

$844

7

$49,478

$4,24

$2,062

$1,903

$952

8

$55,094

$4,592

$2,296

$2,119

$1,060

For each additional household member, add

+$5,616

+$468

+$234

+$216

+$108

These guidelines are based on 130% of the federal poverty guidelines and are effective July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019.

The following guidelines apply to Persons 60 Years of Age or Older who participate in the CSFP

Pursuant to program regulations, the 2019 elderly income guidelines must be implemented immediately upon receipt of notification from USDA, and will remain in effect until notification of income guidelines for 2020.
Eligibility is based on total income and size (i.e., number of household members) of a participant’s household. Participants qualify for USDA Foods to supplement the individual’s dietary needs if their total household income is equal to or less than the figures provided in the table below.

2019 Elderly Income Guidelines

No. of Household Members

Total Income

Annual

Monthly

Weekly

1

$16,237

$1,354

$313

2

$21,983

$1,832

$423

3

$27,729

$2,311

$534

4

$33,475

$2,790

$644

5

$39,221

$3,269

$755

6

$44,967

$3,748

$865

7

$50,713

$4,227

$976

8

$56,459

$4,705

$1,086

For each additional household member, add

+$5,746

+$479

+$111

These guidelines are based on 130% of the federal poverty guidelines and are effective until notification of income guidelines for 2020.

The following guidelines apply to individuals who participate in the TEFAP

Eligibility is based on total income and size (i.e., number of household members) of a participant’s household. Participants qualify for USDA Foods if their total household income is equal to or less than the figures provided in the appropriate table below.
Note: Be sure you use the correct income eligibility guidelines based on the time period.

Effective July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020

No. of Household Members

Total Income

Annual Income

Monthly Income

Twice-Monthly Income

Bi-Weekly Income

Weekly Income

1

$23,107

$1,926

$963

$889

$445

2

$31,284

$2,607

$1,304

$1,204

$602

3

$39,461

$3,289

$1,645

$1,518

$759

4

$47,638

$3,970

$1,985

$1,833

$917

5

$55,815

$4,652

$2,326

$2,147

$1,074

6

$63,992

$5,333

$2,667

$2,462

$1,231

7

$72,169

$6,015

$3,008

$2,776

$1,388

8

$80,346

$6,696

$3,348

$3,091

$1,546

For each additional household member, add

+$8,177

+$682

+$341

+$315

+$158

These guidelines are based on 185% of the federal poverty guidelines and are effective July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020.

Effective July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019

No. of Household Members

Total Income

Annual Income

Monthly Income

Twice-Monthly Income

Bi-Weekly Income

Weekly Income

1

$22,459

$1,872

$936

$864

$432

2

$30,451

$2,538

$1,269

$1,172

$586

3

$38,443

$3,204

$1,602

$1,479

$740

4

$46,435

$3,870

$1,935

$1,786

$893

5

$54,427

$4,536

$2,268

$2,094

$1,047

6

$62,419

$5,202

$2,601

$2,401

$1,201

7

$70,411

$5,868

$2,934

$2,709

$1,355

8

$78,403

$6,534

$3,267

$3,016

$1,508

For each additional household member, add

+$7,992

+$666

+$333

+$308

+$154

These guidelines are based on 185% of the federal poverty guidelines and are effective July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019.

The following guidelines apply to individuals who participate in the SFMNP

Eligibility is based on total income and size (i.e., number of household members) of a participant’s household. Participants 60 year of age and older qualify for SFMNP if their total household income is equal to or less than the figures provided in the table below.

Effective July 1, 2019- June 30, 2020

No. of Household Members

Total Income

Annual

Monthly

Twice Monthly

Bi-Weekly

Weekly

1

$23,107

$1,926

$963

$889

$445

2

$31,284

$2,607

$1,304

$1,204

$602

3

$39,461

$3,289

$1,645

$1,518

$759

4

$47,638

$3,970

$1,985

$1,833

$917

5

$55,815

$4,652

$2,326

$2,147

$1,074

6

$63,992

$5,333

$2,667

$2,462

$1,231

7

$72,169

$6,015

$3,008

$2,776

$1,388

8

$80,346

$6,696

$3,348

$3,091

$1,546

9

$88,523

$7,377

$3,689

$3,405

$1,703

10

$96,700

$8,059

$4,030

$3,720

$1,860

11

$104,877

$8,740

$4,370

$4,034

$2,017

12

$113,054

$9,422

$4,711

$4,349

$2,175

13

$121,231

$10,103

$5,052

$4,663

$2,332

14

$129,408

$10,784

$5,392

$4,978

$2,489

15

$137,585

$11,466

$5,733

$5,292

$2,646

16

$145,762

$12,147

$6,074

$5,607

$2,804

For each additional household member, add

+$8,177

+$682

+$341

+$315

+$158

These guidelines are based on 185% of the federal poverty guidelines and are effective July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020.

Effective July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019

No. of Household Members

Total Income

Annual

Monthly

Twice Monthly

Bi-Weekly

Weekly

1

$22,459

$1,872

$936

$864

$432

2

$30,451

$2,538

$1,269

$1,172

$586

3

$38,443

$3,204

$1,602

$1,479

$740

4

$46,435

$3,870

$1,935

$1,786

$893

5

$54,427

$4,536

$2,268

$2,094

$1,047

6

$62,419

$5,202

$2,601

$2,401

$1,201

7

$70,411

$5,868

$2,934

$2,709

$1,355

8

$78,403

$6,534

$3,267

$3,016

$1,508

9

$86,395

$7,200

$3,600

$3,323

$1,662

10

$94,387

$7,866

$3,933

$3,631

$1,816

11

$102,379

$8,532

$4,266

$3,938

$1,969

12

$110,371

$9,198

$4,599

$4,246

$2,123

13

$118,363

$9,864

$4,932

$4,553

$2,277

14

$126,355

$10,530

$5,265

$4,860

$2,430

15

$134,347

$11,196

$5,598

$5,168

$2,584

16

$142,339

$11,862

$5,931

$5,475

$2,738

For each additional household member, add

+$7,992

+$666

+$333

+$308

+$154

These guidelines are based on 185% of the federal poverty guidelines and are effective July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019.

The following applies to individuals who participate in the FMNP

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) certifies clients in the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). DSHS will provide eligibility information to WIC clients in the areas of the state where FMNP is available. Vouchers will be provided to these WIC clients on a first come, first served basis during the program period (February - November).

Clients must be participating in the WIC program to be eligible for the FMNP vouchers.

Assistance available in English and Spanish. Please call 877-TEX-MEAL (877-839-6325) for help.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call(866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: